Remove Personal Information from PDF
See what a PDF is quietly carrying — author names, embedded files, scripts — before you send it to someone.
Sanitize PDF online, free — without uploading it
The scan and the cleanup both run in this browser tab, so the document you're trying to protect is never sent to a server.
Anonymize PDF details before sharing
Strip the author name, the app and computer that created the file, and comment authors — the details that quietly identify you or your organisation.
How it works
- 1Drop in a PDF and it's scanned automatically.
- 2Review what turned up — document metadata, embedded files, scripts, comment authors.
- 3Optionally strip everything found and download a cleaned copy.
Questions people ask
Can I remove personal information from PDF online without uploading it?
Yes — this tool works in your browser, so the file stays on your device. It removes hidden information. To remove personal information that's visible on the page, like a name or account number, use Redact PDF.
What does this actually check?
Document info (author, creator app, title, dates), embedded XMP metadata, embedded file attachments, JavaScript/auto-run actions, and author names left on comments or annotations.
Is this the same as sanitize PDF in Adobe Acrobat?
It covers the same hidden-data part: metadata, attachments, scripts and comment authors. It doesn't remove visible content — for that, redact the page.
Will cleaning break my PDF?
No — it only removes metadata and hidden extras, not the visible page content.